I do not want to host my own blog.

Even if I wanted to, WordPress.com does not make it easy to export content. This, however, is a separate discussion.

Skype and Web 2.0 (I hate the term, but I am using it) are inextricably linked.

WordPress and Web 2.0 are inextricably linked.

WordPress.com hates Skype. It’s that simple.

According to a WordPress.com forum post:

Actually in this case it’s because skype and callme are being stripped. They’re not XML recognized tags and staff has stated that they won’t be supported.

And

Fraid not. Javascripts are still removed from input for security concerns. If you really need Skype, I would suggest getting a paid host.

See here.

WordPress.com: BUILD A SKYPE WIDGET!

Thank you.

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